by Al Cimaglia
December 22, 2023
The Meadowlands has a 14-race card with the 0.50 Early Pick 4 starting in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 6 (8:25 PM EST)
2-Let's Misbehave (4-1)-Won last by over 7 lengths and there is no one in this convoluted field to fear. This filly is sharp, and the post draw shouldn't hurt chances of doubling up.
4-Beach Moment (8-1)-Takes on better after 2 dominating wins and at this price is worth playing. Has hit the board in 3 of 5 at M1 with 2 wins.
5-Caviart Davia (3-1)-Recent form has been good but took on better in last without success. Was used hard off the gate and faded later in the mile. Willing to use in this spot but hoping the Alagna pupil isn't over bet.
Race 7 (8:50 PM EST)
3-The Charging Moa N (6-1)-Check-getter seems to be always in the hunt and could get an efficient trip tonight. Tried to take control early in the mile on 11-17 and faded. One-move type needs a sharp steer from Patrick Ryder.
5-Suge (5-1)-Raced well versus tougher in last but needs to have a bit more pop late in the mile. Leaves from a good post to use its gate speed to land in a close-up seat and have something left down the lane.
Race 8 (9:15 PM EST)
3-Bionic (12-1)-Has the speed to top this crew and looks best suited to getting the top and not looking back. Ryder should be able to land on the point or in the pocket. Both trips could work for a picture at a juicy price.
4-Claytons Better N (7/2)-Hung on in a well-rated mile last time with Victor Kirby between the pipes and will need a good steer by Jonathan Ahle here. Comes back versus similar and has the gate speed to get on the engine again. This post draw should help and probably will offer more value than the 2-1 price last week.
Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)
3-Credarena (3-1)-Drops and has been competitive at this level in the past. Not loving the short price but may have finally met a beatable field.
4-Match My Miracle (8-1)-Was stuck with post 9 in the last 2 starts. Raced well last week against better and can be put into play off the gate. Has big track experience and at this price it would be best to not overlook.
0.50 Early Pick 4
2,4,5/3,5/3,4/3,4
Total Bet=$12
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